Corporate Compliance 23 October 2026
Punjab University Approves ₹942 Crore Budget, Hires Part‑Time Counsellors
Punjab University (PU) has cleared a massive Rs 942‑crore budget for the fiscal year, earmarking funds for part‑time counsellors to boost student mental‑health support. The plan also raises minimum wages for sanitation workers, addressing long‑standing labor concerns. A January 2026 court ruling highlighted the disparity in mental‑health services, prompting PU to expand its counselling resources as part of the broader welfare initiative.
[Punjab University Budget Announcement](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/pu-passes-rs-942-crore-budget-adds-part-time-counsellors/articleshow/135127193.cms)
- PU approved a Rs 942‑crore budget, the largest allocation in recent years.
- New funding includes hiring part‑time counsellors to strengthen mental‑health services for students.
- Minimum wages for sanitation workers have been increased, addressing equity issues.
- The move follows a Jan 2026 court judgment that highlighted gaps in mental‑health support across the university.
The budget aims to improve campus welfare while meeting legal and social expectations.
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